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Sirak Family History

Sirak Name Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Sirak Ethiopian form of Hebrew Sirach the name borne by the author of one of the Biblical books. — Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Ukrainian: nickname for someone with gray hair from a derivative of the adjective siryy ‘gray’. Polish: variant of Sirek .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sick, Simak, Jirak, Sisak, Sura, Simar, Virag, Sima, Syrek, Jirik

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Where is the Sirak family from?

You can see how Sirak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sirak family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sirak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sirak families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sirak's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sirak families in 1891.
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What did your Sirak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sirak. 42% of Sirak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sirak women worked as a Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Moulder
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Sirak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sirak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 329 immigration records available for the last name Sirak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Sirak. For the veterans among your Sirak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sirak lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sirak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sirak in 1957 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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